GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
pontificalepiscopal attire
sobernot intoxicated